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New York Yankees pitching coach Larry Rothschild indicated that the team may go with a six-man rotation to open the season to reduce early-season strain on arms. The Yankees have a stretch of 30 games in 31 days starting April 17. The team is already dealing with several injury questions in their starting five. Ps Bryan Mitchell, Esmil Rogers, Adam Warren and Chase Whitley are building up stamina this spring, and each of them could be used as either starters or relievers.

Fantasy Tip: None of the Yankees' options for the sixth rotation spot to begin the season are really worth consideration in standard fantasy baseball leagues, mainly because this scenario is likely to be short-lived. However, whoever is slated to be the sixth rotation arm to start the year may be worth a small investment as a late-round flier in AL-only leagues.

New York Yankees RP Adam Warren is a potential prospect to join the depleted starting rotation, but manager Joe Girardi likes him in the bullpen for now. "Warren's been a vital part of our bullpen," Girardi said Tuesday, June 17. "He really stepped up when (RP Shawn Kelley) went down. He's a guy that can give you multiple inning down there, but as I said, we'll continue to evaluate our staff."

New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia (knee) will be out until at least July, according to general manager Brian Cashman. "It will be no sooner than six weeks from now," Cashman said in discussing a potential return date for Sabathia. Cashman said P Adam Warren is the next pitcher they would look to to fill a rotation spot if another need arises. Sabathia will stop using crutches and begin work in a pool Tuesday, May 20.

Fantasy Tip: Early July is probably the best-case scenario for Sabathia's return. If we're being realistic, a return after the All-Star break probably makes more sense. Chase Whitley's stock in AL-only leagues has gone up tremendously.

Fantasy Tip: Thornton is the most likely option because of his experience, but he may not be available if Girardi has to use him for matchups in a tight spot before the ninth. It's not worth playing the waiver wire on this situation just for tonight.

Fantasy Tip: Not surprising, since Kelley was the primary eighth-inning guy beforehand. Behind him, it's a dice roll depending on matchups, availability and Girardi's feel. Adam Warren should be your first non-Kelley try, but Dellin Betances along with southpaws Matt Thornton and Vidal Nuno all have a chance to earn credit here.

Fantasy Tip: A Grade 1 strain is the least severe, so it's entirely possible that Robertson will be ready to go when he's eligible to be activated. Shawn Kelley should be your first target if you're searching for save opps on the waiver wire, but Adam Warren, Matt Thornton, Vidal Nuno and even Dellin Betances might factor in if Joe Girardi is playing the matchups in the ninth. For what it's worth, Kelley had the save Monday in the team's home opener.